URC championship return at local franchises
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship will return after the international window break this weekend.
At Loftus Versfeld, it will be a hive of activity and a limited number of spectators will be allowed to watch the match.
Having spectators at the stadium has increased the excitement ahead of the Vodacom Bulls’ first two home matches of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Irish side Munster Rugby will be the first opposition to play the Vodacom Bulls on November 27 and they will be followed by a visit from Welsh outfit Scarlets on December 3.
The Vodacom Bulls have noted the increasing interest from supporters who want to be part of the first group of fans to cheer their side on when they return to Vodacom URC action. However, due to the restricted numbers of people allowed at sporting venues, as per the Government Gazette and Disaster Management Act, Loftus Versfeld is only able to make available a limited number of tickets for general public sales.
There are a limited number of tickets that will be sold for the Vodacom Bulls’ match against Munster Rugby, on a first-come, first-served basis. Buyers will be limited to a maximum of four tickets per person.
Ticket sales are open at 09:00 from November 24. Purchases can be made online on www.ticketpros.co.za or at the Loftus Versfeld ticket office which trades Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 16:00.
Blue Bulls Company CEO Edgar Rathbone said, “We have been overwhelmed with queries and requests for tickets to our upcoming home fixtures, and we deeply appreciate the support and interest from Vodacom Bulls and general rugby fans. However, it is important to firstly note that we are still facing and maneuvering our way around the pandemic.
“As such, we are restricted to accommodate only 2 000 spectators per match. After 20 months of not having fans at our Vodacom Bulls home matches, it is understandable that there would be a desire to flock to the stadium.
“We are pleased to be able to open ticket sales for our general supporters, while we are also able to offer tickets to our commercial partners, those being our sponsors, suite owners and season ticket holders.”
